At a Glance
Violent Crime
317/100K
1,821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Sanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Sanford reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,821/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population10
Density4/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$152,212
Housing Units126
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property1,821/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanford was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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